Coming Together for Our Neighbors: Iowa Counties Take Action to Fight Hunger During Federal Shutdown
Communities across HACAP’s nine-county service area are stepping up to fight hunger during the federal shutdown. Linn County and Cedar Rapids are leading the way with major funding commitments to support food access—while other counties continue to mobilize creative solutions to help feed their…
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HACAP’s 1st Five Program Recognized as a National Best Practice
We’re proud to share that HACAP’s 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative has received the AMCHP Best Practice designation this year — a national recognition celebrating programs that demonstrate innovation, effectiveness, and measurable impact on maternal and child health.
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HACAP CEO Jane Drapeaux Announces Retirement After Nearly Two Decades of Leadership
Drapeaux has been with HACAP for more than 25 years, serving as CEO since 2007. During her tenure, HACAP expanded its core service area to nine counties across Eastern Iowa and grew its annual revenues to more than $60 million. Under her leadership, the agency strengthened its programs to break down…
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Scratching the Surface
My name is Colton Chism, and I’m a 21-year-old Marketing major entering my senior year at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. Before transferring to Iowa in the fall of 2024, I attended Kirkwood Community College. I’ve lived in Cedar Rapids my entire life—born and raised here—where…
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Inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute Teams Aim to Develop More Affordable Housing with Access to Services
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) invited funders and partners to the finale for the inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute (the Institute). Participants in the first-ever Iowa Institute presented development projects that will build a pipeline of…
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